Jo's Kantelier

Rosaline Pearls 

When pearls are sewn on the lace it is called Rosaline Perlée.

start a pearl

This figure above shows the method I prefer to create the pearls. Remove the thickest needle to make the buttonhole stitches. The thinnest needle in a vise or cork may be more convinient. The specifications give a ring without a hole of ± 4mm=1/6". Vary threadsize, needlesize (or other sticks) and number of windings for other size of pearls. Make notes.

end of a pearl

Try the tension needed for the buttonhole stitches. The tighter the shinier, but loosen when getting the effect shown above.